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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.85, 33,698.77 and 6,881.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.85, 33,698.77 and 6,881.45 is: 10,322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.85 : 33,698.77 = 6,881.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.85/33,698.77 = 6,881.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.85x = 33,698.77 × 6,881.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.85x = 231,896,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,896,400.82/22,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.17

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